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Motion · S6M-05034 · 15 Jun 2022

The Shetland Times Newspaper 150th Anniversary

Lodged by Beatrice Wishart Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the directors and staff of The Shetland Times newspaper on its 150th anniversary; understands that, since 1872, it has upheld the traditions of a free and fair local press in its weekly printed editions; notes its long commitment to providing readers with a wealth of news and local sports reporting along with coverage of local and national elections, ensuring that readers know what is going on in Shetland; recalls reports of local and national importance such as the grounding of the Braer, the Tall Ships Races, and the NatWest Island Games; commends what it sees as the commitment to provide factual accounts of events, countering "fake news" and competing with social media; further recalls that The Shetland Times was the first weekly newspaper in Scotland to go online in March 1996, alongside its physical presence; wishes The Shetland Times well, and hopes it will continue to provide global readers with the local news from Shetland.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.